Albion, NE vs Mead, NE

Albion is moderately more affordable than Mead, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Albion scores 71 compared to 77 for Mead, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mead can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Albion is $731/month compared to $1,077/month in Mead — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Albion has cheaper rent, Mead actually has lower median home values ($151,600 vs $210,800).

Median household income in Albion is $70,761 compared to $73,500 in Mead (-3.7%). Mead does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Albion spend roughly 12.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Mead.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.2°F vs 51.2°F). Mead receives more rainfall at 32.3" per year compared to 27" in Albion.